Today's Forecast:
Common Threads Cook-Off
Join Michigan Avenue and Gilt City at Public House for Smoked, where a bounty of smokehouse tastings prepared by local farmers and gastronomes will be served. The event will benefit Common Threads.
Where: Public House
When: 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Price: $75-$150
Common Threads grew out of a love of family and good food, two basic ingredients that bring everyone together. Chefs participating in the cook-off include Todd Stein of Florentine restaurant and Stephanie Izard (of Girl & The Goat), the winner of Bravo’s “Top Chef.” Common Threads teaches children valuable lessons not only about nutrition, but also about the world’s cultures through cooking. Turns out they like food better than pencils.
Ke$sha featuring LMFAO and Spank Rock
When: August 24 : 7:30 p.m.
Price: $35-$49.50
Event Phone Number: 877-598-8703
Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island
1300 S. Lynn White Drive
Chicago, IL 60605
Neighborhood: Grant Park Museums
Green City Market
When: Wednesdays and Saturdays : 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. (ends October 29)
Price: Free
Event Phone Number: 773-880-1266
http://www.greencitymarket.org/index.asp
Chicago Green City Market
1750 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60614
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park
Shop for locally farmed and organic meats, fruits, vegetables, cheeses, honey, baked goods and more. The market also features chef demonstrations and kids' activities.
Colin Quinn: Long Story Short
Wednesdays and Thursdays : 7:30 p.m. (August 24 through September 10) [+]
Price: $40-$65
Event Phone Number: 312-977-1700
http://www.broadwayinchicago.com
Broadway Playhouse
175 E. Chestnut St.
Chicago, IL 60611
Neighborhood: Gold Coast
Former "SNL" and Comedy Central star Quinn brings his Drama Desk-nominated solo show--which aired on HBO in April--to Chicago for a three-week run as part of a multi-city tour. In the show, Quinn humorously deconstructs the history of the world in 75 minutes. Jerry Seinfeld directs.
Chicago Dancing Festival: Moves
When: August 24 : 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Price: Free. RSVP required
Event Phone Number: 312-280-2660
http://chicagodancingfestival.co...
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611-2604
Neighborhood: Gold Coast
See performances by local and national companies including the Brian Brooks Moving Company, Eiko & Korma, Lucky Plush Productions, Faye Driscoll, Move-It! Productions and the Martha Graham Dance Company.
20 Wines for $20: Zinfest
When: August 24 : 6:30 p.m.
Price: $20
Event Phone Number: 773-944-1208
http://broadwaycellars.net
Broadway Cellars
5900 N. Broadway
Chicago, IL 60660-3519
Neighborhood: Edgewater
Sip California zinfandel, sangria and margaritas along with a barbecue buffet including ribs, pulled pork, shrimp, baked beans and pie.
Monthly Wine Bash
When: Every last Wednesday of the month 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Price: $20
Event Phone Number: 312-698-5000
http://www.quartinochicago.com/events_details_wine.html
Quartino
626 N. State St.
Chicago, IL 60610
Neighborhood: River North
Sample wines from a featured region, with light appetizers served. Includes roasted peppers, beet-and-walnut salad, Neapolitan pizza, bruschetta and grilled vegetables. Like something you tasted? Take home a bottle for $10. August's bash features wines from Ironstone Vineyards and Winery in the Sierra Foothills of California.
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